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How a Differential Gear Works – Vintage Video

Published May 5, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Really good video from 1930 by Chevolet which demonstrates how a differential works. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd

OnCourse’s Training 4x4s: Range Rover (red) Rebuild

Published April 12, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Rebuilt Range Rover - Front View

This is a 1981 Range Rover Classic which we rebuilt and gave new life as a OnCourse training vehicle. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: OnCourse Tagged With: 4wd, fleet, OnCourse

What Does this Button Do?

Published April 3, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Rear Differential Lock Button.Vehicle: Found in some Toyota Hilux models. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd, buttons and switches

What’s the difference between Part-Time 4wd and Full-Time 4wd?

Published March 30, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Note: This is  a very very very brief explanation regarding the differences. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Operation Tagged With: 4wd, 4wd operation

Examples of Modifications Which Affect Off-Road Capability: HR Radio

Published March 24, 2014 By Mick Farmer

HR Radio Modification-2 - Front View

HR Radio Modifications.Unfortunate modifications some organisations are making to mount HF radios. Off-road capability, pedestrian safety (MVCs) and /or forward visibility are compromised. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Vehicles Tagged With: 4wd, Equipment, HF Radio, modifications

Gallery: Vintage (-ish) Vehicles Spotted on My Travels

Published January 25, 2014 By Mick Farmer

Stage one series. On the road to Mongbwalu in Eastern DR Congo.

… [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gallery Tagged With: 4wd, gallery

My Take on the 200 Series Toyota Landcruiser (review)

Published November 27, 2009 By Mick Farmer

The 100 SeriesI think that the 100 series Land Cruiser is one of the best 4wd vehicles ever built. The GX part time 4wd version is great.It has the best compromise available of all time for off road capability, on road handling and executive luxury appeal. It is the only large 4wd vehicle that could be armoured without any modification to the chassis and still maintained quite good handling capabilities with only up rated brakes and suspension.Organisations throughout the world bought … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Vehicles Tagged With: 4wd, review

Question Page: About Overheating

Published July 27, 2009 By Mick Farmer

Here is a short reply to a question I received from a reader which I thought may be of general interest.—————————————————————————————Q: I have question about our Toyota Hiace: The Toyota started to overheat - I was told this happened because the water pump was leaking. In the end, not a cheap repair as the engine head developed a crack. Could this problem have been prevented if the driver was paying attention to the temp gauge?A: Good to hear from you. Sad to hear of your troubles.The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mechanical Tagged With: 4wd, questions

Considering the double cabin pick up (dcpu)

Published May 5, 2009 By Mick Farmer

When talking of the double cab pick up (dcpu), most of us in this region automatically think of the Toyota Hilux. The first 4x4 double cab version was made available in South Africa in 1984. I’m sure that any 4x4 enthusiast remembers the original leaf sprung model. Its robust reliability spoke for itself. It was a good, strong, simple vehicle. This made it popular with UN and other humanitarian organisations and commercial enterprise. This is the model that the gang on Top Gear tried to kill … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Vehicles Tagged With: 4wd

About Buying a 2nd Hand 4wd Import in Uganda

Published January 20, 2005 By Mick Farmer

Buying a second hand vehicle (in Uganda) can be a bit of a gamble at the best of times, but throw in vagaries of this environment and you could have better luck taking the money to the Kampala Casino -- and that's saying something!Having been round the second hand and Japanese import depots over the last few years, I am not that surprised these days at what I see. But recently I went to look at a vehicle for an organisation and the battery was flat. Not surprised; but what happened next did … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 4wd Vehicles Tagged With: 2nd hand vehicles, 4wd, toyota landcruiser

Do I Need to Buy a 4wd for Uganda?

Published April 3, 2004 By Mick Farmer

murchison falls road sign

Do I need a 4wd for Uganda?It depends on what you intend to do. If you are based in Kampala and only going on safari once a year then a two wheel drive vehicle will suffice. You can always hire out a 4wd. The main roads in Kampala are mostly tarmac although can be pot holed. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: This and That Tagged With: 4wd, driving, off-road driving, questions

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